fervor
/ˈfɝ.vɚ/
UK: /ˈfɜː.və/
Fɝ · vɚ (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
An intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor.
Etymology
From Middle English fervour, from Old French, from Latin fervor (“a boiling or raging heat, heat, vehemence, passion”), from fervere (“to boil, be hot”); see fervent.
Example Sentences
- "The coach trains his water polo team with fervor."
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